Laguna Woods, California
Laguna Woods is a city of 17,289 people in Orange County, California.
Why visit Laguna Woods
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 151 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brandman University, Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Jose Serrano Adobe and Pretend City Children's Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Laguna Woods
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Laguna Woods
Laguna Woods (luh-GOO-nuh; laguna being Spanish for 'lagoon') is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 17,644 at the 2020 census, up from 16,192 at the 2010 census, with a median age of 74.5 (as of 2021).
From the Wikipedia article Laguna Woods, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
Former open-air concert venue in Irvine, California, United States of America
Lion Country Safari
Zoo and aquarium · 2.5 mi
Safari park in Laguna Hills, California (1970–1984)
Museums and landmarks3
Jose Serrano Adobe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Pretend City Children's Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
Children's Museum in California, U.S.
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Laguna Woods Golf Course
Golf course · 0.4 mi
3 x 9 hole Par 35/35/36
24112 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods
Open in Google Maps · +1 949-597-4336; +1 949-680-6091; +1 949-597-4200
Laguna Village Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Tennis Court, Basketball courts and Volleyball court and open space
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes151
Biagio's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
Delivery available Wednesday to Sunday
24301 Muirlands Boulevard, Lake Forest
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00
Crimson Coward
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.7 mi
Nashville Hot Chicken
23706 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo - Su 11:00- 22:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
Curbside pickup hours: 8 AM to 6 PM, 7 days a week.
23515 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Th 05:00-23:59; Fr 00:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-24:00
Good Zen
Restaurant · Hotpot · 1.8 mi
Appointment only; no walk-ins.
22722 Lambert Street, Lake Forest
"by appointment"
Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.6 mi
Pets allowed in the outdoor seating area.
23760 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Minato Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.8 mi
18% gratuity added for parties of 6 or more
23505 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
"Su-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00"
Musashi Sushiya
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 1.9 mi
No Apple Pay
23532 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Asia Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese, Seafood, Barbecue, Buffet · 1.9 mi
23552 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Avila's El Ranchito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
24406 Muirlands Boulevard, Lake Forest
Mo 11:00-21:00; Tu 11:00-22:00; We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:30;...
Bigshot's Billiards Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 1.9 mi
Bar with live music, line dancing, and billiards. Kitchen open from 11 AM to 11 PM Friday and Saturday, to 10 PM Sunday through...
23512 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Su 11:00-26:00
139 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
23175 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills
Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
23141 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest
Homewood Suites by Hilton Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest ;Hampton Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
23021 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest
Churches and places of worship11
Tapestry, a Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Place of worship · 1.6 mi
23676 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest
Compass Bible Church
Church · Nondenominational · 1.6 mi
150 Columbia, Aliso Viejo
SGI-USA Buddhist Center
Place of worship · 1.1 mi
23002 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare14
Dr. Marcus Rosencrantz, MD FACOG
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
23141 23141 Moulton Pkwy Suite 204, Laguna Hills
El Toro Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
23823 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Map of Laguna Woods
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laguna Beach (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-16: Norte Fire (Fire)
- 2026-05-25: Chemical Release (Chemical)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-05-12: Coastal Fire (Fire)
- 2020-12-03: Bond Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Aliso Viejo 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Laguna Hills 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Mission Viejo 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Lake Forest 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Irvine 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Laguna Beach 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Laguna Niguel 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Las Flores 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Ladera Ranch 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Newport Beach 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Laguna Hills Civic Center from west, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- José Serrano Adobe, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JordanKos06252000, JordanASKos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LagunaWoods, Editidiot, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RobAdamsfilming, Psycho Motel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laguna Hills Civic Center, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taj Mahal Medical Center 23521 Paseo de Valencia Laguna Hills, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Esprit debut, Michaelpbibeau, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taj Mahal Medical Building 23521 Paseo de Valencia Laguna Hills from front, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laguna Hills Civic Center entrance, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Box Combo, RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Apple pie 2, Misaochan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UltraSystems Office, UltraSystems, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cylinder vs Beaker, Oncandor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Drive into the millenium - panoramio, Mountain Mike Johans…, CC BY 3.0
- Menu of The Hat in Lake Forest, CA April 2022, Logan Frick, CC BY-SA 4.0
- El Toro Rd and Rockfield, Lake Forest, Jan. 1977 (2967906576), Orange County Archives from Orange County, California, United States of America, CC BY 2.0
- Plaques commemorating US Marine Corps Air Station El Toro and US Armed Forces, in El Toro Square, Lake Forest, CA, Bdwz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blooming Jacaranda, Downclouding, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barbara's Lake, Nogwater, CC BY 4.0
- 1933 Long Beach Earthquake aftermath, Original Rain, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20140907-0227 Lake Forest, Nandaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lilly (5090389555), Daniel R. Blume from Toledo, Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Latte art 2 2019-01-04, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20140907-0225 Lake Forest, Nandaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cylindropuntia prolifera 186812734, Arvel Hernandez, CC BY 4.0
- Acmispon tomentosus 435659277, John Cowles, CC0
- Acmispon tomentosus 435659307, John Cowles, CC0
- Acmispon tomentosus 435659213, John Cowles, CC0
- Berries (5048448378), Daniel R. Blume from Toledo, Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- El Toro Branch Library in Lake Forest CA front entrance, bdwz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- El Toro Branch Library 1979 founding commemorative plaque, Lake Forest CA, bdwz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cylindropuntia prolifera 26, John Cowles, CC0
- Cylindropuntia prolifera 28, John Cowles, CC0
- Cylindropuntia prolifera 27, John Cowles, CC0
- Aliso Viejo Polaris way 5 - panoramio, Alexander Ardatov, CC BY 3.0
- Aliso Viejo, Quest Software, Polaris Way 5 - panoramio, Alexander Ardatov, CC BY 3.0
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